Epic Quest, LLC » business mentor http://epicquestllc.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:54:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Endurance Athlete and the Business Athlete http://epicquestllc.com/endurance-athlete-and-the-business-athlete/ http://epicquestllc.com/endurance-athlete-and-the-business-athlete/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:15:07 +0000 Teresa Garza http://epicquestllc.com/?p=171 Endurance Athlete. What does that mean? An endurance athlete is someone who trains all year for endurance sports, such as marathons, triathlons, Olympic sports, etc. Endurance athletes must have the ability to endure or last through a long race. They are found in many categories; swimming, running, biking, walking; just to name a few. Training is a key component of what allows them to perform for long periods of time during a race. It is imperative for these athletes to treat their body well by getting enough rest to keep them strong mentally and physically. Eating a well balanced diet helps them to keep their body healthy, finding a good balance between life and training is also important, so they don’t become overwhelmed. Many of them work with a coach who helps them achieve their goals. All of these are important routines for endurance athletes to practice daily, so they can be the best at what they have chosen to do with their time.

Running a business is very similar to training for endurance sports, yet business owners often do not treat it as such. Successful business owners or business athletes know that it is important to take care of your body, both physically and mentally. Everything that happens in life can affect the performance and productivity of a person. Running a business requires physical strength, which comes from working out and eating a well balanced diet, as well as mental strength, which comes from a focus on balancing lifestyle. The same things that apply in the world of performance or endurance athletes can be applied in the world of business as well. Let’s take a look at some of the ingredients that relates to both endurance athletes and business owners.

As An Athlete In the Business World
TIME MANAGEMENT There are set goals and timelines (ie.26.2 under 6 hrs) Establishing clear objectives with timelines provide clarity.
LEVERAGE “TEAM” Having support is critical. Family, friends or groups help you maintain your sanity, cheer you on and take part in your success. Surrounding yourself with people who energize you, bring thought, perspective and motivate you can be invaluable to your success
REST The body has a need to rest and recover to be at its best for game day. Getting proper rest will allow you to think more clearly and function more effectively.
GET A COACH or MENTOR Having a coach watch you and correct your form, provide you with ideas or bring experience/knowledge in training is vital. Having a coach or mentor provides objectivity that when combined with trust and skill can have significant results on your success.
SET GOALS Signing up for an event begins the process to schedule training (hopefully) that will get you across the finish line Having clearly defined short and long term goals allows you to establish daily activities that align with your goals.

Running a business is not much different from training for endurance sports, such as a marathon. Keeping the end goal in mind with the proper preparation will help to bring success and well being to the mind, body and soul. In endurance sports it’s all about the race, it’s the preparation and endurance that sets apart the best in the industry.  The business world is much like a race; it’s the preparation and perseverance that distinguishes success from failure. Those who treat their body well, surround themselves with encouraging people and a business life coach  or business mentor to help guide them will find their results are much better than if they do not keep themselves energized and moving forward.business athletes

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